Tuesday, October 11, 2016

{Blog Tour} A Lady Forsaken - Christina McKnight (Cover Reveal)



Get lost back in time with the Lords and Ladies of the “A Lady Forsaken” series and fall in love with the historical romance genre.


Title: Shunned No More
Series: A Lady Forsaken, Book 1
Author: Christina McKnight
Genre: Historical Romance, Regency England
Original Release Date: May 21, 2014
Word Count: 78,000

Synopsis:
A Lady Shunned by All…

Lady Viola Oberbrook only wanted to forget the ill-fated early morning duel that took the lives of two young, wealthy, promising men of the ton and sent her fleeing for her father’s country estate. Eight years later, she has her life in order: a fulfilling business, a few trusted friends, and no plans to return to London society. What she doesn’t expect is to come face to face with her past.

A Lord Betrayed by One…

Brock Spencer, Earl of Haversham, only wants vengeance. Recently returned from his military service to the King, his plans include repairing his family estate, finding a bride, and destroying the girl responsible for the untimely death of his twin brothers. What he doesn’t anticipate is falling in love with the only woman who should never be part of his future.

An Impossible Match, Destined to Be…
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Title: Forgotten No More
Series: A Lady Forsaken, Book Two
Author: Christina McKnight
Genre: Historical Romance, Regency
Release Date: November 20, 2014
Word Count: 83,000

Synopsis:
A lady forgotten by all...

Ruby St. Augustin must find the truth of her past to determine what her future holds. She only has a short time in London to uncover the identity of her real father and the secrets behind her birth. If anyone learns of her mission, she will disgrace everyone she holds dear. What she doesn’t expect is to draw the attention of a man who doesn’t care about his reputation or her past.

A man mesmerized by one...

Harold Jakeston is a man without wealth or title. Resigned to a life he loathes, Harold has the chance at a few weeks of freedom before being trapped in a future he wants no part of. When he’s drawn into the mysterious quest of a woman from his past, he embraces the opportunity to forget the life that awaits him. What he never anticipated is falling in love with a woman who ignites his desire to create a new future for himself and for her.  

A love neither can abandon...

Forgotten No More (A Lady Forsaken, #2)

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Title: Scorned Ever More
Series: A Lady Forsaken, Book Three
Author: Christina McKnight
Genre: Historical Romance, Regency England
Release Date: June 29, 2015
Word Count: 85,000 appox.

Synopsis:
**Warning: Not every story of love has a happy ending**

A man willing to sacrifice all…

Andrew Penton, the Marquis of Drake, is a man used to getting all he desires, for nothing in return. But when a mysterious woman catches his eye, he’s helpless to do anything but offer her all he is.

A woman determined to take everything…

Lady Lorelei de La Valette, daughter of the French Comte of Epernon, is new to London society and not the lady she appears to be. Her life has been controlled since birth, yet she’ll have to decide if her destiny lies with her country or her heart.

A love lost forever…
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Title: Christmas Ever More
Series: A Lady Forsaken, Book Four
Author: Christina McKnight
Genre: Historical Romance, Regency England
Release Date: November, 2015

Synopsis:
A lady seeking forgiveness for her past…

Lady Viola Haversham is determined to put her past where it belongs—behind her. To do so, she sets out to host the grandest holiday celebration Foldger’s Hall has ever seen; proving to everyone—including herself—that she has more to offer than the hardship and loss she has brought to her family.

A woman forging a new path in life...

Mrs. Ruby Jakeston is tired of others taking care of her. She is ready to show everyone that she can look after more than just herself and her new husband; she also wants to set her overprotective friend at ease, and bring her hellion sister to heel.

A girl lost and in search of a place to belong…

Lady Ellington is on the brink of losing the only home she’s ever known. The last thing she wants is to attend a grand soirée. However, when her older sister demands her presence at a country Christmas party, she is compelled to attend. With only a stablehand as her companion, she arrives at a house teeming with unfamiliar faces—and nowhere to hide.

A trio of women holding out hope for three different holiday miracles… 

Christmas ever more.

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Title: Hidden No More
Series: A Lady Forsaken, Book Five
Author: Christina McKnight
Genre: Historical Romance, Regency England
Release Date: March 23, 2016
Word Count: 83,000 appox.

A lady concealed from society…
Lady Ellington, the illegitimate daughter of a wealthy marquis, has spent her entire life hiding from London’s high society—both as a result of her own desires and those forced upon her by her overbearing and abusive father. When the marquis passes away suddenly, Ellie feels as though a weight has been lifted and immediately assumes her role as mistress of Drake House. Though she is constantly looking over her shoulder, wondering when it will all be taken from her. And for good reason—no sooner has she shed her black mourning garb than a missive arrives, announcing an heir to the Marquisate. A person she has never heard of before, but one with enough power to change her fate entirely.
A man uncovering the secrets of his past…
Taken in by his nursemaid in infancy and raised as an orphan, Alex has never had the benefits of a name or a bloodline. Yet he’s content to work hard and earn his keep as a stable hand in one of London’s finest homes, proving himself worthy of both his position and his friendship to the beautiful Lady Ellington. When Ellie asks for his help with a delicate matter, he’s happy to oblige, but soon finds himself in the middle of more than he bargained for. His innocent meeting reveals secrets from the past that he never could have imagined, and he discovers that he’s a duke by birth. But even with the possibility of a title and all that goes along with it, Alex is unsure whether he can tear down the walls Ellie has built to protect her heart.
A love neither can hide…
While the two have a love that’s undeniable, it may not be enough to bridge the gap and overcome the obstacles standing in their way. And now, with every secret revealed, there’s even more at stake.
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Title: Loved Ever More
Series: A Lady Forsaken, Exclusive Bonus
Author: Christina McKnight
Genre: Historical Romance, Regency England
Word Count: 5,000 words
Cover Artist: Sweet n’ Spicy Designs

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Christina McKnightAuthor Bio:
Christina McKnight is a book lover turned writer. From a young age, her mother encouraged her to tell her own stories. She’s been writing ever since.

Christina enjoys a quiet life in Northern California with her family, her wine, and lots of coffee. Oh, and her books…don’t forget her books! Most days she can be found writing, reading, or traveling the great state of California.

You can visit her online at the following places: Website | Facebook | Twitter | Goodreads | Amazon

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Monday, October 10, 2016

{Blog Tour} The Row - J.R. Johansson (Review & Giveaway)




YA Bound Book Tours is organizing a Blog Tour for: The Row by J.R. Johansson from FSG/Macmillan. This tour will run from October 3rd to 14th.  Check out the tour schedule.
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The Row
by J.R. Johansson
Genre: YA Mystery
Release Date: October 11th 2016
FSG/Macmillan

Summary from Goodreads:

A death sentence. A family torn apart. One girl’s hunt for the truth.

Seventeen-year-old Riley Beckett is no stranger to prison. Her father is a convicted serial killer on death row who has always maintained that he was falsely accused. Riley has never missed a single visit with her father. She wholeheartedly believes that he is innocent.

Then, a month before the execution date, Riley’s world is rocked when, in an attempt to help her move on, her father secretly confesses to her that he actually did carry out the murders. He takes it back almost immediately, but she cannot forget what he’s told her. Determined to uncover the truth for her own sake, she discovers something that will forever change everything she’s believed about the family she loves.
  


 
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Review

Riley's father was convicted of murder when she was very young.  The convection of her father has lead her to not have the best childhood as well as having experienced a large amount of bullying.  Riley's mother struggles to keep a job, Riley can't really make friends because they all call her a murder, and other people in the neighborhood also leave them threatening notes regarding the murder. 

The story is completely told through the eyes of Riley, which typically I am more of a fan of multiple point of views to get the complete picture, but the whole story being told through Riley's eyes was perfect I didn't feel like I missed anything or finished with any lingering questions.  In the beginning of the book we get an overview of details of what is wrong in Riley's life.   We also see how loyal that Riley is to her father, until Riley's father drops a bomb and tells her that he did commit the murders and then takes it back she wouldn't have ever said anything bad about him.  Riley then begins to review the case and all the details she knows or needs to find out. 

I loved Riley as a character we got to see all her flaws as well as learn about her past and how she became the person she was today.  Riley doesn't feel like she is strong, but after starting to research the murders and look through the evidence as a reader I could only help but to see how strong Riley is and what she is capable of.   Riley also learned a lot from her dad so she was able to know how he operated as well as apply those assumptions to other people.

The author did a great job with the story line.  Throughout the whole book we get a look at the complete case against her father in bits and pieces.  It feels like we are right alongside Riley and Jordan as they discover new details and start to see how the case was built.   The major twist is that Jordan is the son of the detective that put Riley's father away for murder.  Jordan becomes exactly what Riley needs in a friend, she has to trust someone while trying to solve the murder.  Jordan becomes the shoulder that Riley needs to lean on.

There are a lot of twist and turns in the book that I did not see coming.  Towards the end I felt like the book was being nicely completed but saw I had a little bit left to read and everything changed.  The author did a great job keeping the book at a very steady pace and also dropping enough details at certain times to keep the story moving along and the reader wanting more.   The ending is worth the entire read it is so twisty it is amazing! 

I would suggest this as a weekend or vacation read.  The book has a very steady story line built up with a lot of suspense so I got sucked in and wanted to keep reading. The book does have some natural stopping points where you can go back and think about what is going on, but it also will keep you guessing until the end. 

I received a copy of this book from YA Bound Book Tours for an honest review.  This does not affect my opinion of this book.

My Rating 5/5

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About the Author

J.R. Johansson's books have been published in a dozen languages and more than twenty countries worldwide. She has a B.S. degree in public relations and a background in marketing. She credits her abnormal psychology minor with inspiring many of her characters. She lives in Utah with two sons, a wonderful husband, three cats, and a hot tub named Valentino. 


She is represented by the stellar Kathleen Rushall of Andrea Brown Literary Agency.

 
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Wednesday, October 5, 2016

September Wrap Up - October TBR


Goodbye September
Hello October

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September ended up being a crazy month for me.  I work at a company that pretty much gears up for Halloween all year so we are slammed now with Halloween requests.  We are hoping that in the next few weeks it will slow down so everyone can get caught up again.

I got to see another Broadway play in September School of Rock, which was amazing.  I have never walked away from a show saying I would see it again, but I would totally see School of Rock again.  The kids in the show were amazing and so talented.  I am glad that they told the audience that the kids are actually performing the instruments and music at the beginning it made the show that much better! 

Also, in September I got to celebrate my sisters birthday.  It was sort of low key we just went out to dinner with my parents, but then we got to do a mini weekend getaway with friends that was perfect!!

I am hoping that October slows down a little bit and I can catch back up on blogging and reading.   I also am hoping to get back up to reading 10 books a month I ended up slacking the second half of September. 
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My top clicked on post for September was:  {Blog Tour} The Madonna of Notre Dame - Alexis Ragougneau (Review & Giveaway)

My favorite book I read in September was: Undecided -

My October TBR List (which will most likely change 100 times):
When Worlds Collide: A Novel Of Morocco - Rick Parker

The Rowan Tree - Robert W. Fuller

The Book of Hours

Inseparable - Claire St. Hilaire

Up to the Mountains and Down to the Countryside - Quincey Carrol

PATRIARCH RUN -  Benjamin Dancer

Among the Shrouded - Amalie Jahn

Beauty of the Beast - Viktoria Faust

Up River, Down River - Aaron Ward

Storming - K.M. Weiand

The Singing Violin (Kidnapped)  - Alida van den Bos Hardcopy

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 How was your September?  What do you have planned for October?

{Blog Tour} Make Me Crave - Katee Robert (Review)

Have you Pre-ordered MAKE ME CRAVE Yet? In MAKE ME CRAVE by NYT Bestselling Author, Katee Robert, Roman Bassani will do anything to ...